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2 While the meat and stock is simmering, melt butter in another large pot over medium heat. Add potatoes, onion and carrots. Sauté vegetables until golden, about 20 minutes. Set aside until the beef stew in step one has simmered for one hour.

3 Add vegetables to beef stew. Simmer uncovered until vegetables and beef are very tender, about 40 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Tilt pan and spoon off fat. Transfer stew to serving bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. (Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Salt and pepper to taste. Cool slightly. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before serving.)

I didn't have Guinness either! I used a Sam Adams! :D The gravy was great to sop up with the bread.

Ha!!

I have been craving a beer for months now. But in PA, because we only have state stores (unless you go to a bar) you have to buy beer by the case. It will just go to waste. Next time I'm in Delaware I need to remember to pick up a six pack so that I have some beer for my cooking!

I have been craving a beer for months now. But in PA, because we only have state stores (unless you go to a bar) you have to buy beer by the case. It will just go to waste. Next time I'm in Delaware I need to remember to pick up a six pack so that I have some beer for my cooking!

You can only buy beer by the case? Weird. In Georgia, we can't buy beer on Sunday, but you can buy beer by the six pack, or individual bottles even.

You can only buy beer by the case? Weird. In Georgia, we can't buy beer on Sunday, but you can buy beer by the six pack, or individual bottles even.

Yep. And you can't buy beer at the same place as other liquore. You have to go to a state store for the liquor and wine, and to a beer distributor for beer. No alcohol is sold on Sunday. Although they have started some trial state stores in some shops that are allowed to be open on Sundays.

Luckily, Delaware is just a few minutes away for most of us...but still not open on Sundays...that's what Maryland is for.